20cm
The Berliner percussion hammer has a compact, dual-headed design that makes it a versatile option for clinicians who need a reliable reflex testing instrument in a shorter overall length. The Article 01-138-20 is a Berliner hammer measuring 20 cm, suited to routine neurological examination in both adult clinical settings and situations where a shorter handle is preferred for patient or examiner comfort.
The Berliner pattern typically features a double-headed rubber striking surface, with each head of slightly different firmness or size, allowing the clinician to choose the contact point that produces the clearest response at each tendon site. This flexibility is one reason the pattern continues to be used across general medicine, neurology, and family practice. The 20 cm length fits naturally within the range of diagnostic instruments used at the bedside and in outpatient examination rooms.
Its compact size also makes it practical for:
Examination environments where instrument storage space is limited
Clinicians who prefer a shorter handle for more precise wrist-driven percussion technique
Pediatric neurological assessment where patient positioning requires closer working distance
Portable clinical kits carried between wards or clinic rooms
Teaching settings where multiple reflex hammer patterns are used to demonstrate technique variation
Consistent reflex examination starts with the right hammer for the situation. At 20 cm, this Berliner pattern handles a full adult DTR assessment without the bulk of longer instruments.
Equip your examination rooms with the Berliner Hammer today.
